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Burnham’s big gamble offers a big potential reward — if he can pull it off
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, is running for a special parliamentary election in Makerfield, a historically difficult constituency for Labour. The region has shifted towards Reform UK, challenging Labour's hold, but a win could position Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer for leadership.
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